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A vacancy currently exists for the position of Shipping and Logistics Administrator/ coordinator based in Edenvale, Johannesburg.

Primary Purpose of Role: This position is to ensure the smooth and efficient administration and coordination of vehicles (new and used) as well as general goods shipments locally and internationally. 

This includes managing deliveries, overseeing costings, liaising with forwarders and suppliers, monitoring shipments, and maintaining accurate shipping data.

Additionally, this position involves handling documentation, addressing delays and discrepancies, and supporting the preparation of invoices.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Order processing including all administrative duties, i.e., sending, confirming, payment preparation.
• Obtaining airfreight/courier/shipping, roro and container quotations and arranging relevant collections.
• Ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of the capturing of costings.
• Liaising with forwarders regarding relevant documentation and ensuring correct costs are received.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely shipment clearance and delivery, including submission of documentation for customs clearance.
• Planning and monitoring deliveries with the management/ sales team, both daily and weekly.
• Following up on delays and escalation of issues and concerns.
• Ensuring correct shipping data is captured.
• Assisting with managing reports in the department.
• Serving as a liaison with finance for the preparation of invoices for payments.
• Temporarily assuming managerial duties, including meetings and reporting during the manager’s absence.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management.